Young Drivers
2007 Minnesota Strategic Highway Safety Plan Goal
"Institute graduated licensing for young drivers"
View the 2007 Minnesota Strategic Highway Safety Plan
Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety resources
- Teen Drivers topic area: statistics, legislation, promotional materials, educational resources, and links
Research
Generational Perspective on Teen and Older Drivers on Traffic Safety in Rural and Urban Communities
Minnesota Department of Transportation, 2008
Mn/DOT 2005-41 [Technical Summary (PDF)]
Developing Driving Support Systems to Mitigate Behavioral Risk Patterns Among Teen Drivers
University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies, 2007
CTS 07-05
Eye Movement Patterns for Novice Teen Drivers: Does 6 Months of Driving Experience Make a Difference? (PDF)
Transportation Research Board, 2007
Eyeglance Behavior of Novice Teen and Experienced Adult Drivers (PDF)
Transportation Research Board, 2006
Resources
Teen Driving: Tools and Resources
Allstate Insurance Company
Contains helpful resources for parents of teen drivers: a five-step action plan, driving contract, tips for preparing your teen driver, and more.
Legislation in Minnesota
Minnesota Laws for Newly Licensed Teens (PDF)
Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety
Summary of Minnesota Highway Safety Laws
Governors Highway Safety Association
Legislation elsewhere
US Licensing Systems For Young Drivers
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety